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Craftsman 917.257620 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUIVIBER 9t7.257620
OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
Operation
Customer
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Service
Adjustments
Repair Parts
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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUIVIBER 9t7.257620 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer ResponsibiiBties Service Adjustments Repair Parts ,aution. _ead and Follow _11 S afety Rules _nd Instructions _efore Operating "his Equipment Ill'-- L !_IJJL []J_ .._-----_ "---m/! "1 ii w_i, p ,p ..
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT 1NSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, GENERAL OPERATION CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aled to the and on the machine before starting, presence of children, Children are often attracted to the machine...
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPEClFlCAT!ONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 12 5 tured to give you the best possible dependability performance° GASOUNE CAPACITY 5 QUARTS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (APt-SG):...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY t_ULES ............. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......18-23 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 14-17 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........25-26 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 28-45 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ......
  • Page 5 ACCESSOR ES AND ATTACH ENTS These accessories and attachments were avaifabfe through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. MAINTENANCE ENGtNE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton i ..÷ Seat (2) Sheet © Battery acid Metal Screws #10-16 x 1/2 Steering (t) Locknut 3/8-24 Wheel (1)2-3/8" Die Washer Batte_ UUll Steering Boot Owner's Manual Parts Bag (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (I) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 Parts bag contents...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembfed for shipping purposes,, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely,, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan 11.11 Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) CAUT_,ON: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected fil'st to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. • Lift seat to raised position. Open battery box door •...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the i!lustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments,, Save this manual for future reference ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH...
  • Page 11 OPERATUON '----_ Th_ operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, wh_ [_ssE_ result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard...

  • Page 12: Customer Responsibilities 3

    OPERATIO Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing movement. switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will clutch/brake pedal...
  • Page 13 OPERATmON Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 7) that has been cuL Have the cut area to the right of the When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run machine.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....FILL ,N OATES ÷_._ 0AT S AS YOU COMPLETE __,._O_"_v ,'c'-. Check Brake Operalion Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners ShaipeniRePiace Mower Blades v' ..Lubrication Chart Check Battery LevetlRecharge e,,' Clean Battery and Terminals CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Iiv'0 ..
  • Page 15 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 11) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine.. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding BRAKE OPERATION...
  • Page 16 CUSTOME RESPONSmB LmT ES i i, nl ,i BATTERY (See Fig. 12) SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life Acid solution level in each battery celi should be even -20 °...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONS BWLIT tES Service air cleaner rnore often under dusty conditions BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS ° Remove knob(s) and cover SCREWS TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge SCREWS Wash it in liquid detergent and water, Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil, If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner...
  • Page 18 ....SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS i mllll i i ,, ,,,ll, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, • Turn ignition key "OFF"...

  • Page 19: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AND ADJILIS:i:I ENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 2! and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SfDE-TO-SIDE Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST...
  • Page 20 u,-i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i, ill TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without toots Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL - •...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT See Fig. 27) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left io right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual and smoking materials...
  • Page 22 SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE HOOD GRILL ASSEMBLY • Raise hood_ (See Fig. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the Raise hood., grill • Unsnap headlight wire connector. • Replace bulb in hotder and push bulb holder securely •...

  • Page 23: Throttle Control Cable

    SEIRV OE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FINAL SETTING - Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position., (See Fig. 29) • Move throttle control lever to slow (,._) position, With The throttle control has been preset at the factory and finger, rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed...
  • Page 24 STORAGE , ,,,i,111 u ....i lU,,i ....ENGINE immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or mo re. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM "...
  • Page 25 PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Engine not "CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Bad spark plug Replace spark plug Dirty air filler Clean!replace air filter Dirty fuel fifter Replace fuel filler...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ....!J,Jll,i Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence contro$ system Check wiring, switches and connections tf not when operator teaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment ctuteh department engaged Poor cut-uneven Worn.
  • Page 27 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.257620 SCHEMATIC BATTERY REI3 FUSE 30 AMP STARTER WHITE BLACK SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR SLACK UNIT IGNITION CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM LIGHTING...
  • Page 28 REPAUR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 ELECTRICAL _:t 15...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 121265X Battery STD365402 Switch, Ignition 124211X Nut, Ignition 132017 Harness, Ignition 4207J Cable, Ground 1322O2 Cable, Battery 108423X Cable, Battery 129965 Box, Battery 109596X Clamp,, Hose 138406 Solenoid STD551125...
  • Page 30 REPA_F_PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 22 _...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 135034 Chassis Assembly 137275 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 130800X028 Saddle 17490608 Screw, Thd. RoIt. 3/8-t6 x 1/2 2751R Clip, Fuel Line 137411X016 Dashboard 5479J...
  • Page 32 REPABR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL. NUMBER 917.257620 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPABR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137362 4470J Transaxfe, Dana, 5 Speed, Spacer, Split Model Nurnber 4360-47 109070X Keeper, Belt Retainer 11O422X 19131312 Spring, Brake Return, Transaxte Washer 13/32 x t3/16 x t2 Gauge 123666X STD541437 Pulley, Transaxte...
  • Page 34 REPABR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 133741 Steering Wheel 133988 Axle Assembly, Front 135227 Spindle Assembly, LH 135228 Spindle Assembly, RH 6266H Bearing, Thrust 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-I/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121250X Spring 127437 Seat 123976X Locknut 1/4 Grade 5 126656X Bracket, Pivot, Seat STD511005 Screw, Slotted Pan Head STD523707 Bolt, Hex, Fin. 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4 #10-32 x 1/2 19131610 Washer...
  • Page 37 Decal, Clutch/Brake Decal, Operating Instruction 138836 t09199X Decal, Dash Lawn Tractor LT Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 124489X 105809X Decal, Craftsman, Hood, LH Decal, 5 Speed, 38", Chassis t24490X 136832 Decal, Craftsman, Hood, RH Decal, Mower Drive Schematic 132674 138653 Decal, LT4000, Craftsman, Grill Decal, Eng 12,5 HP B&S IC...
  • Page 38 PARTS REPAnR 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 ENGINE €._ t,_l • % "...
  • Page 39 PARTS REPAmR '12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257620 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132759 Control, Throttle/Ch RH Blk 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 137425 Engine B&S 12,,5 IC Dual 1V Model Number 289707, Type No, 0130-01 125593X Gasket STD551131...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257620 38" MOWER...
  • Page 41 REPABR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.257620 38" MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 138026 Mower Housing Assembly 122052X Spacer, Retainer' 1-3/4 STD541431 Nut, Crowntock 5/16-18 19131612 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 12 Gauge STD533107 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 42 REPABF_PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Rod, Asm, Lever 122507X Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 x t x 2! Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 TRANSAXLE DANA - MODEL NUMBER 4360°47 11 = 1555...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 TRANSAXLE DANA - MODEL NUMBER 4360-47 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 138248 Housing, Upper 120472X Spacer .635 x 875 x 755 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 105928X Sprocket 9 Teeth...
  • Page 46 REPAaR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 BRiGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-01 ....66.3 Y337...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-01 121 CARBURE'{'OR OVERHAUL _% lo8 _9_z_ V e6a4 @)138 _,78 _1044...
  • Page 48 REPANR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257820 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-01 __ber 331 . I....80Z Drive Motor and Thru Bolt Brush Armature _ Drive End Cap I End Cap Ass*yo I Housing Assembly L Assembly...

  • Page 49: Installation

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917=257620 BR1GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-0'1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Gear, Cam 490450 Cylinder Assembly 212897 *** Gasket, Carburetor 399265 Bearing, Cylinder (Requires Special 272465...

  • Page 50: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.257620 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Elbow, Spark Plug 227 493935 Lever Assembly, Governor 66538 Brace, Air Cleaner 94742...
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  • Page 52: Transaxle

    ® OWN R'S 12.5 HP IC ANUAL ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model number, MODEL NO. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat,, 917,257620 The model number for your engine will be found on the...